Uxbridge business owner comes to the rescue

Oshawa This Week

To the editor:

I would like to express my sincere appreciation to both Larry at the Meat Merchant and Jim at Horse Drawn Events.

The day before the Santa Claus parade, the wagon booked to pull the Sparks had to cancel due to illness. With little left to find a replacement, it seemed that the young girls, five and six year olds, would either need to walk the entire parade route or pull out.

When Larry at the Meat Merchant heard of their dilemma through Jim at Horse Drawn Events, they immediately offered to share their wagon with the Sparks. What a relief it was to not have 10 broken hearts to deal with that morning.

Their generosity of spirit and community mindedness was greatly appreciated. It was also a clear reminder that it is local businesses that are the heart of any community and Uxbridge is no exception.

I think it's easy to overlook the many ways our local small business owners contribute to the vibrancy of our town. This Christmas season I urge everyone to make an effort to shop locally.